Initial Audio IA-LA1

The IA-LA1 compressor plugin by Initial Audio is designed for superior responsiveness. Featuring a transparent algorithm, it produces no distortion or artefacts. However, if colouration is required, Initial Audio’s THD control can introduce a gentle dynamic distortion for added warmth and depth.

IA-LA1 is equipped with precise level meters and a gain reduction meter, providing clear visibility of the compression being applied. This intuitive, easy-to-use compressor plugin allows you to achieve perfect compression in less time.

Effortless Compression is the key aspect of IA-LA1. The primary controls are the Threshold and Makeup gain. The threshold dictates the level at which compression will start affecting the audio. Everything exceeding the threshold is compressed, reducing the dynamic range of the audio. The threshold is displayed as an orange line on the input meter, and compression begins when the audio level surpasses this line. The Make up gain can then be used to compensate for any loudness loss. This straightforward operation guarantees perfect compression every time with just these two controls, eliminating the need to set attack or release like on many other compressors.

Features:

• Automatic Compression – No need to set attack and release times.
• THD – Total Harmonic Distortion for extra warmth and depth.
• Preset Manager – Allows you to save and load custom presets.
• Input Gain – Amplifies the audio louder before it enters compression.
• Makeup Gain – Enhance this to compensate for any loudness loss from the compression.
• High Definition Resizable GUI.

System Requirements:

macOS:

• macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later (64-bit only)
• Intel or M1 Apple Silicon Processor
• 4 GB RAM
• 45 MB file size
• VST2, VST3, AAX, AU

Windows:

• Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only)
• 4 GB RAM
• 45 MB file size
• VST2, VST3, AAX